Sunday, 2 July 2017

Spencerville

Location: United Counties of Leeds and GrenvilleN 44 50.546 W 75 32.864
On Centre Street, in front of the Township office.

Spencerville is a picturesque village featuring several historical old buildings and a friendly atmosphere. The memorial is a tribute to the honour of the heroes of the Township of Edwardsburg. The granite stele and statue stands proudly in front of the Township office. The long list of names engraved on this monument is impressive from a small farming community, a theme we see across the country from villages and hamlets providing some of the bravest soldiers in the war.
The names have been engraved into the granite and then highlighted by embedding the engravings with lead, which at the time lent to the belief that this would perpetuate the longevity of the monument. Unfortunately this makes the names very difficult to read decades later.
Originally erected to honour those who died in World War I, it was further updated with the names of those lost in World War II, and later to recognize the sacrifices of Korea and Peacekeeping.
A wonderful memorial of remembrance to carry on the names of those who never returned.

Marker text:
Front:
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR HEROES
WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918

PEACEKEEPING CORPS
TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY
AND THE NOBLE DEEDS
OF THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN
WHILE ON MILITARY SERVICE
TO CANADA
AND OF THOSE WHO DIE
IN THE FUTURE
PRESERVING THE FREEDOM
OF OUR GREAT NATION

About Me

My goal as I travel throughout the Province of Ontario, is to photograph and document all the war memorials dedicated to the brave souls who gave their lives for their country. Lest We Forget.
I am also a modern day explorer, traveling the world in search of history, hidden treasures, abandoned buildings, monuments and interesting stories that can only be found off the beaten path. I prefer to travel by motorcycle, as there is no better way to experience the world.